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Susannah Fourie Primary School

Public primary school · Bothasrus, Despatch, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Bothasrus, Despatch, Susannah Fourie Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 670 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Susannah Fourie Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Susannah Fourie Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bothasrus, Despatch. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

670
Learners
25
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Susannah Fourie Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Susannah Fourie Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Susannah Fourie Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Susannah Fourie Primary School, 2,290 compared with 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Susannah Fourie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Susannah Fourie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Susannah Fourie Primary School, 1,736 compared with 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Susannah Fourie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Susannah Fourie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Susannah Fourie Primary School, 1,668 compared with 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Susannah Fourie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Susannah Fourie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Susannah Fourie Primary School, 1,655 compared with 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Susannah Fourie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Susannah Fourie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Susannah Fourie Primary School, 1,606 compared with 670, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Despatch

Zooming into Despatch, here are 5 other schools to compare against Susannah Fourie Primary School.

  • Despatch Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Susannah Fourie Primary School, 987 compared with 670, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Despatch High School is a similar size to Susannah Fourie Primary School, with 926 learners against 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Susannah Fourie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Susannah Fourie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomathamsanqa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Susannah Fourie Primary School, at 926 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Susannah Fourie Primary School, with 899 learners against 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Susannah Fourie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Susannah Fourie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Despatch Preparatory School is a similar size to Susannah Fourie Primary School, with 639 learners against 670, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Susannah Fourie Primary School for 2027

Because Susannah Fourie Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Amperbo Street, Bothasrus, Heuwelkruin, 6220
Postal
P O Box 7, Despatch, 6219
Telephone
041 933 5102
EMIS number
200100760

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Susannah Fourie Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Susannah Fourie Primary School directly, on 041 933 5102, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Susannah Fourie Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Susannah Fourie Primary School the best school in Despatch?
No matric pass rate is on record for Susannah Fourie Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Despatch besides Susannah Fourie Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Despatch, including Despatch Primary School.
How big are the classes at Susannah Fourie Primary School?
Susannah Fourie Primary School reported 670 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Susannah Fourie Primary School?
Yes, Susannah Fourie Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Susannah Fourie Primary School a public or private school?
Susannah Fourie Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Susannah Fourie Primary School?
You can call 041 933 5102. It is located at Amperbo Street, Bothasrus, Heuwelkruin, 6220.
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